In 1870, when William was 18, he moved from Chatham County, N.C. to Winston, Forsyth County, N.C. He attended Boys School in Winston for two years. When he finished school he sold goods for his brother George, who was head of the Hinshaw Company. The Hinshaw Company eventually consolidated with "Hodgin, Sullivan & Co.", but William remained as salesman for ten years.13

Ann's sister, Carolin Elizabeth White, had been the first child born (Sep 21 1852) in Winston, North Carolina (founded 1849). Her parents home was the 5th house built in Winston.13

After they were married, William and Ann lived for awhile with Ann's parents. William built his first house on the northeast corner of Fourth and Cherry Streets, across from his brother George's home on Cherry Street. On Jan 23 1880 he bought a lot and built a home on the south side of Fifth Street, where today [1964] is located the Forsyth County Main Library.13

On Feb 21 1877, William was deeded a lot in Winston where he and his brother George built the Hinshaw Brothers Store. On Dec 31 1881, William sold his interest to George and Wade H. Bynum, General Partners, and James W. Allison and E.B. Addison, Special Partners, operating as "Hinshaw and Bynum". William then built a store on the west side of Trade Street, between Fourth and Fifth Streets, and William's family lived above the store. William owned this store for ten years.13

William and family were shown in the 1880 census (Jun 16 1880), Winston, Forsyth County, North Carolina:2

Hinshaw, Wm., age 28, born in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina; merchant.

Hinshaw, Anna, wife, age 25, born in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina; keeping house.

Hinshaw, Fred, son, age 4, born in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina.

Hinshaw, Bertha, daughter, age 1, born in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina.

Vogler, Carrie, servant, age 18, born in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina; servant.

William suffered from "brain fever" (Alzheimer's??) and was advised by Dr. Bahnson to move out of town, so in 1883 the family moved to a nearby farm named "Pond Grove" with 18+ acres. In 1897 they left the farm and moved into Winston so daughter Estelle could enter grade school.

William's family fell on hard times so son Fred travelled seeking work, which he found in Charleston, West Virginia. Fred wrote home telling his parents of his good fortune (no need to build a fire in the morning - just turn the gas valve!). William and sons Hugh and Clinton went to Charleston to find work. Eventually William returned to Winston, Fred moved north, and Clinton settled in Huntington, West Virginia.1

William and family were shown in the 1900 census (Jun 19 1900), 84 Brooktown Avenue, Winston, Forsyth County, North Carolina:3

Hinshaw, William M., head-of-household, age 48, born Mch 1852 in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina; married 25 years; occupation: merchant; rented home.

Hinshaw, Anna M., wife, age 45, born Mch 1855 in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina; married 25 years; 7 children, 7 living; occupation: house keeper.

Hinshaw, Fred B., son, age 24, born Apr 1876 in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina; occupation: tobacconist.

Hinshaw, Bertha E., daughter, age 21, born Aug 1878 in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina; occupation: house keeper.

Hinshaw, Guy F., son, age 19, born Dec 1880 in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina; occupation: tobacconist.

Hinshaw, Hugh M., son, age 17, born Mch 1883 in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina; occupation: tobacconist.

Hinshaw, Clinton W., son, age 14, born Feb 1886 in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina; attended school 9 months.

Hinshaw, Mabel L., daughter, age 11, born Aug 1888 in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina; attended school 9 months.

Hinshaw, Laura [..middle initial unclear..], daughter, age 9, born Aug 1890 in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina; attended school.

Urich, Gaston A., boarder, age 21, born July 1878 in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina; single; occupation: tobacconist.

William and family were shown in the 1904 city directory of Winston-Salem, North Carolina:16

William and family were shown in the 1920 census (Jan 6 1920), 232 North Greene, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina:10

Hinshaw, William M., head-of-household, age 67, born in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina; owned home; occupation: none.

Hinshaw, Anna W., wife, age 64, born in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina; occupation: none.

Hinshaw, Mabel L., daughter, age 31, born in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina; single; occupation: teacher, public school.

Hinshaw, Hugh M., son, age 37, born in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina; single; occupation: none.

Hinshaw, Estelle L., daughter, age 28, born in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina; single; occupation: millner, retail store.

[..unclear..], Leonard, boarder, age 25, born in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina; occupation: foreman, tobacco co.

", Bessie J., boarder, age 22, born in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina; occupation: none.

Anna died Dec 18 1926, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina.9,12,15,17

Anna's obituary was published in the "Laurensville Herald" (Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina) on Friday, December 24, 1926:15

MOTHER OF MRS. WOLFF DIED SATURDAY, 18TH

MRS. ANNA M. HINSHAW, mother of MRS. B.M. WOLFF, of this city, died at her home in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday afternoon at 1:20 o'clock after a lingering illness. She had been critically ill for several weeks. MRS. WOLFF was at her bedside when the end came. MR. WOLFF went up upon receipt of the news and attended the funeral Sunday.

The following account of her appeared in the Winston-Salem Journal Sunday morning:

MRS. HINSHAW was born in this city March 7, 1855, the daughter of the late J.S. and CHARLOTTE RIGHTS WHITE. She spent her entire life in this city and was one of the best known and best loved women in the community.

Early in life she became a member of the Centenary Meth. Church and devoted most of her life to church work.

She married W.M. HINSHAW Jan. 2, 1873 and the two have lived on N. Green St. for many years.

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